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LIMINAL.SPACES is a minimalist magazine focused on literature and visual art exploring environmental themes, accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art with both speculative and realist elements.

I-70 Review is a literary magazine that publishes poetry and fiction, accepting submissions annually from July 1 to November 30.

Grain Magazine is a Canadian literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction, with regular and special submission windows and a focus on diverse voices.

Open to: under-represented and/or marginalized writers (i.e. Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, or Disability) may submit during this window.

Overland is a triannual Australian literary journal publishing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, with a focus on underrepresented voices.

The New Quarterly is a Canadian literary magazine publishing short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction exclusively by Canadian writers.

Open to: Canadian citizens, current residents (landed immigrant, refugee, or student) living in Canada, or members of the First Nations, Inuit, or Métis peoples

The Apple Valley Review is an international online literary journal publishing poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction with a literary focus, reading submissions year-round with no fees or payment.

The Ex-Puritan is a Canadian literary magazine accepting fiction, poetry, nonfiction, interviews, reviews, and experimental/hybrid work year-round from writers worldwide.

Pacifica Literary Review is a literary magazine accepting poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction year-round except for brief closures in September, January, and May, paying $25 per published piece.

Cherry Tree is a print literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction with a focus on inventive, image-rich, and sonically adventurous work, including a 'Literary Shade' section for subversive critique.

Open to: Not open to current Washington College students or graduates from the past 4 years.

Tabula Rasa Review is an independent literary journal seeking writing about the human condition, with a focus on realistic, character-driven work.

Burningword Literary Journal is a triannual print and digital publication seeking poetry, flash fiction, flash nonfiction, and visual art, with a modest submission fee and complimentary contributor copies.

Michigan Quarterly Review is a prestigious literary journal publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translations in both print and online formats, with regular themed issues and annual prizes.

The Lindenwood Review is an annual literary journal published by Lindenwood University, featuring fiction, creative nonfiction, and prose poems.

Meridian is an annual literary magazine from the University of Virginia publishing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, with annual contests for short prose and editors’ prizes.

Open to: Generally do not accept creative work by current University of Virginia students. Current UVA students should write before submitting.

Breakwater Review is a biannual online literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with regular reading periods and a small submission fee.

The Tusculum Review is an annual print literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction (essays/memoir), drama, comics, and translations, with a rotating chapbook contest and a focus on both experimental and traditional work.

FLARE: The Flagler Review is a student-run literary journal at Flagler College publishing poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction annually each spring.

Aniko Press is an Australian-based magazine publishing poetry, flash fiction, short stories, creative nonfiction, and book reviews, with themed competitions and regular calls for guest book reviews.

Barrelhouse is a literary magazine currently open for newsletter essays on pop culture and book reviews, with print and online issues closed to submissions.

Blinker Literary is a print literary magazine seeking short fiction, flash, poetry, and creative nonfiction with no submission fee and a free contributor copy.

Chicago Quarterly Review is a literary magazine publishing short stories, personal essays, poetry, and literary translations, with a focus on strong voice and language.

Cimarron Review is a literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and nonfiction, with a focus on strong writing and distinctive voice.

Open to: No work by students currently attending Oklahoma State University.

Cottonwood is a literary magazine published by the University of Kansas that accepts short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry from writers worldwide.

Emerge Literary Journal is an online biannual publication focused on free verse poetry and flash fiction with literary undertones, excluding horror and erotica.

Floyd County Moonshine is a literary magazine focusing on local color, Southern Gothic, and rural themes, accepting fiction, poetry, nonfiction, interviews, and art.

Gopnik Press is a literary magazine that publishes poetry and flash fiction, with a special welcome to translations from Eastern Bloc writers.

LitMag is a literary magazine publishing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in both print and online editions, with regular submissions currently closed but three annual contests open for fiction, flash fiction, and poetry.

Little Old Lady Comedy is a humor publication seeking satire, parody, and comedic writing including essays, articles, short stories, lists, and poetry.

miniMAG is an online literary magazine specializing in microfiction, flash nonfiction, short-form poetry, and experimental literature, with open submissions and fast response times.

Moon City Review is a literary magazine publishing fiction, flash fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, graphic narrative, and translations, accepting submissions year-round via Submittable.